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Congresswoman Julia Brownlee announces $1.1 million for Camarillo hybrid microgrid project
Summary
Congresswoman Julia Brownlee said she secured $1,100,000 in support for a hybrid microgrid in Camarillo, a first-step project combining backup generators and batteries to improve resilience to wildfire-related outages.
Congresswoman Julia Brownlee announced federal support for a hybrid microgrid project in Camarillo, saying she had come "to bring some resources to Camarillo on a microgrid project" that will help the city build resiliency against wildfires.
Brownlee, who identified herself as "the member of congress that, proudly represents this area and particularly the city of Camarillo," called the project "a really important project" and commended the city for its planning. A presenter described the initiative as "going towards our hybrid microgrid" and said "it's the 1st step of the project" that will combine "backup generators, batteries," and other systems as part of the city's vision.
A city representative referenced recent local outages, saying, "I know when the mountain fire happened and there was no power," and added the microgrid would be a "critical source of support." The same representative expressed gratitude for what they described as "$1,100,000 towards this project," thanking Brownlee for "always being a friend of the city of Camarillo."
Officials did not specify whether the funds are a grant, earmark, or other mechanism, nor did they give a project timeline or implementation lead. The remarks in the transcript were brief and focused on the technical components — generators and batteries — and on the stated goal of increasing local power resilience. The event concluded with Brownlee praising city leadership and saying she was "very proud to be [able to] play a small part."
